Dan L. Meisinger Sr. Memorial Learn to Fly Scholarship
Offered by National Air Transportation Foundation
About this scholarship
The Dan L. Meisinger Sr. Memorial Learn to Fly Scholarship provides $2,500 specifically for initial or primary flight training. It honors an aviation executive whose career spanned 63 years and is administered by the National Air Transportation Foundation. Applicants must be college students currently enrolled in aviation programs and maintain a B average or better. A recommendation from an aviation professional is encouraged, although the foundation explicitly permits direct applications. Residents of Kansas, Missouri, and Illinois receive preference, but the official requirements do not limit the competition to those states. Before starting the live Wufoo application, candidates must download and complete the sponsor’s Appraisal and Endorsement Form because the scanned document is required later in the submission. The multi-step form collects applicant, flight-training, education, and supporting-document information. The scholarship check is made jointly payable to the recipient and applicable flight school, so funds remain tied to the stated training purpose. The official annual deadline is the last Friday in November, which falls on November 27 in 2026. Incomplete applications or packages missing required documents are not considered.
Eligibility
- Be a college student currently enrolled in an aviation program
- Maintain a B average or better
- Seek funding for initial or primary flight training
- Download and complete the required Appraisal and Endorsement Form before applying
- Provide all supporting documents requested by the direct application
- Understand that Kansas, Missouri, and Illinois residents receive preference
- Submit the complete application by November 27, 2026